Philippine forest and the Kyoto Protocol: opportunities and threats

Rodel D. Lasco

Issue Date

2000

Abstract

The paper examines the implications of the Kyoto Protocol, specifically the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), to Philippine tropical forests. The paper briefly summarizes the impacts of climate change to Philippine forests and their role in mitigating climate change. It analyzes the key issues in the landuse change and forestry (LUCF) sector relative to the CDM from the perspective of Philippine forestry. This is followed by a discussion of opportunities and threats arising out of the CDM. It is shown that there are many potential benefits that could come through CDM. However, without adequate guidelines, these benefits could be negated. The paper concludes with policy recommendations.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Environmental Science and Management

ISSN

0119-1144

Volume

3

Issue

1-2

Page

53-63

Document Type

Article

College

School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)

Frequency

annually

Physical Description

graphs

Language

English

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